Huawei Nova 12i vs vivo X200 Ultra
Compare Huawei Nova 12i vs vivo X200 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5000mAh vs 6000mAh battery, $699 vs $1249…
Huawei
Huawei Nova 12i
$699
3categories won
vivo
X200 Ultra
$1,249
10categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo X200 Ultra takes the overall win
The vivo X200 Ultra proves superior overall against the Huawei Nova 12i, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X200 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X200 Ultra. Choose the X200 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Nova 12i if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X200 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
X200 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
X200 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.7x optical telephoto capabilities.
Huawei Nova 12i provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1249.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Huawei Nova 12i vs X200 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.82" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 | 1440 x 3168Winner |
| Pixel density | 391 ppi | 510 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 650 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 315,000 | 3,090,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1470 | 10480Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.7x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 40 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68/IP69 |
| Build | — | Armor Glass front, aerospace titanium alloy frame, eco-leather or frosted AG glass rear with diamond-cut camera ring |
Software and support
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14 | Android 16 (Funtouch OS 16 / OriginOS 5) |
| OS updates | — | 5 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Huawei Nova 12i | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,249 |
Huawei Nova 12i
Huawei Nova 12i showcases flagship-inspired Super Star Orbit Ring styling, a 108MP high-resolution camera, 5000mAh battery with 40W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo, and EMUI 14 with customizable lock screens.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 14
vivo X200 Ultra
Armed with a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor and the legendary 200MP Zeiss APO telephoto periscope, the vivo X200 Ultra delivers the purest mobile optical clarity and portrait reproduction ever engineered.
- Display
- 6.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh
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